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The IDF Rabbinical Choir Sings Eishet Chayil at Dinner
In this home video, the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) Rabbinical Choir, led by Chief Cantor Shai Abramson,
Yaakov Shwekey: An Original Song Inspired by Eishet Chayil
This video presents an emotive rendition of the first two and last two verses of
Introduction to Eishet Chayil: Video & Text (Hebrew, English, Transliteration)
This video presents a simple, clear version of the most popular melody for Eishet Chayil, composed by
How To Read Eshet Chayil: Reflections from a Feminist Scholar
This reflection by feminist scholar, Dr. Wendy Zierler, traces her evolving relationship with the words of Eshet
More Precious Than Pearls: A Digital Book of Essays on Eishet Chayil
This 94 page book, "More Precious Than Pearls: A Prayer for the Women of Valor in
Which Biblical Woman Was the Original Eishet Chayil?
This essay discusses some theories as to which biblical woman the poem, Eishet Chayil, could be
Origins and Interpretations of Proverbs 31
This brief article from Wikipedia offers an introduction to Proverbs 31, the Biblical source for Eishet Chayil.
How Eishet Chayil Shaped One Woman's Evolving Jewish Identity
In this personal article, Sarah Zell Young shares how her religious journey is reflected in her
Eishet Chayil: A Template for Modern Women
In this article, a modern woman who lives by Jewish tradition explains why she feels
The Connection Between Giving Tzedakah and Shabbat Candle Lighting
The following article describes the practice of giving tzedakah (charity) before lighting the Shabbat evening